Startup investors in Hook
Hook, in the South East, has 46 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 46
- Active investors, 2 years
- 42
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £80k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 39 angels took shares in companies in Hook, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Coolingcore Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 42 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 5 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hook, an estimated £16.6m, with a median round of about £80k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 80% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hook compares
Hook accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £80k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (15), software & it (7) and retail & ecommerce (6). By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 are inactive, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Coolingcore Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hook?
Pulse found 42 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hook in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 39 angels.
How much do companies in Hook raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £16.6m in total. The median round was about £80k.
Which sectors raise the most in Hook?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (15), software & it (7), retail & ecommerce (6) lead in Hook, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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